Man dies following traffic accident in Hougang
It was believed that the car had skidded on its own, the police said.
A tragic accident in Hougang claimed the life of a 38-year-old man early Saturday morning on August 7. Emergency services, including the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), were promptly dispatched to the scene at around 4:20 AM. Initial reports suggest the incident occurred when a car skidded and overturned.
Upon their arrival, SCDF officers discovered the man trapped inside the vehicle. Utilizing specialized hydraulic rescue equipment, they managed to extricate him. However, the man was found to be unconscious and was immediately transported to Sengkang General Hospital. Despite emergency efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
Visual evidence of the incident surfaced through a photograph shared by Chinese-language news outlet Shin Min Daily News. The image depicts a dark-colored car lying sideways on the central divider of a road, surrounded by debris, with firefighters seen nearby. This tragic incident marks a concerning trend, with the number of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities increasing to 147 in 2025, up from 139 in 2024. Similarly, the number of fatalities from such accidents rose to 149 in 2025, compared to 142 in 2024.
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